Uncovering the hidden histories of dress
Faculty member Michael Mamp's research focuses on marginalized groups
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Dress historian, designer and Central Michigan University faculty member Michael Mamp uses dress to uncover the hidden histories of marginalized groups – most specifically women and members of the LGBTQ+ community – that have otherwise been lost to the passage of time.
Media interview requests with Michael Mamp can be submitted to Aaron Mills, Director of Communications at University Communications, at mills1ac@cmich.edu or (989) 774-1197.
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